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The Third Man
The Third Man
GB 1949, Carol Reed, 104 min., newly restored version, OmU

In post-war Vienna, between fresh rubble and old splendor, the naive writer Holly Martins searches for his childhood friend Harry Lime. But Harry is dead. Allegedly killed in an accident. Only the presence of a mysterious "third man" at the scene of the crime arouses Holly's curiosity: is there more to the incident than meets the eye? Before he knows it, the penny dreadful novelist finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and betrayal.

Carol Reed's classic The Third Man is an extraordinary film in every respect: filmed at original locations, destroyed Vienna becomes the dark stage for a gripping thriller full of light and shadow, truth and deception, suspense and humor. The unforgettable images are interspersed with one of the most famous supporting roles in film history and a soundtrack like no other. Film scholar Christoph Dobbitsch provides fascinating insights into the making of the film, its legacy and its unique music. Even 75 years after its premiere, The Third Man has not aged a bit - and in some respects is more relevant than ever.

An event from the 'Movies Meet Music' series in cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg.

Price information:

6 Euro reduced (for members of the Kinemathek)